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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.41, 816.62 and 235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.41, 816.62 and 235.83 is: 353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.41 : 816.62 = 235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.41/816.62 = 235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.41x = 816.62 × 235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.41x = 192,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,583.49/544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.75

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